Memory Improvement & Brain Training: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Boost Memory in 30 Days. Speedy Publishing

growth. The study leads to speculation, that neurons spawned by activity, helps with memory and learning more than specific learning activities.

      Regardless of theory, nearly all researchers agree that exercise for the body and exercise for the mind are equally important.

      Chapter 5- Brain and Memory Games- 10 Memory Puzzles

      There are all sorts of different ways to stay fit, and although many of these activities focus around your body and the way it looks, it is also important for you to exercise the way your mind works as well. This is going to keep your mind healthy and prevent the signs of different mental conditions. This way, you are able to stay sharp and focused, no matter how old you are or what you do during the rest of your day.

       Braid

      This is a game you can play on your mobile Smartphone or tablet, and it combines both puzzle logic with that of a platform video game, so it makes it incredibly entertaining and one of the most desired brain games on a mobile device. You are going to have different tools throughout the game, and you need to figure out how to combine these items in order to progress through it. It isn't like other point and click adventure games, but it keeps your brain thinking and working through problems in order to complete it. It isn't tricky or extremely difficult. , but it does keep you on your toes.

       Solitaire

      This is the classic card game that, while you can play it with your own deck of cards, it might just be easier to play it on a computer or phone somewhere. This game helps you count fast and match items. It also works with your eye coordination, as you have to be able to see the matches in order to progress through the game. Whether you do one card draws or three card craws, this is an excellent game for staying sharp and passing the time.

       Crossword Puzzles

      You don't need a digital device to complete all these puzzles. This is an oldie but goodie. With a pencil and the crossword puzzle, you can rack your brain, and possibly the brain of your neighbor, in order to complete the task. Chances are you are going to be thinking hard and trying to determine what the clues mean, in order to answer many of these questions.

       Sudoku

      This number game forces your brain to look through rows of numbers, in order to make sure it does not appear in any nine number square, nine digital row, or nine digit column. There is generally only one way to win each game, and it requires you to stay on top of the game and to be continually thinking and processing the information. It keeps your brain engaged the entire time, so you really can't stop thinking about the game, or else you are going to mess up.

       Portal and Portal 2

      This is one of the most popular computer and video game puzzle games of all time, so if you enjoy technology and video game systems, this is an excellent option for you. In the game, you create portals into surfaces that allow you to interact with different rooms and locations. You have to create the portal accurately in order to interact with the material and items in a completely different room; otherwise the entire campaign is not going to work. This tests the logic aspect of your brain and forces you to see things that are going to happen, before it happens.

       Angry Birds

      Yes, while it is one of the most popular applications of all time, it is also a great way to test your brain. This is because the game uses physics in order to determine where your birds fly, especially in the "Angry Birds: Space" and "Angry Birds: Star Wars" versions. You have to alter the flight path of your bird in order to circle planets and asteroids, and if you don't do it at just the right angle, it is not going to work at all. This is a fun game for all ages, and it requires you to process all information in the game in order to be successful.

       Flashcards

      Flashcards basically has you place a bunch of cards face down on the ground (there are also applications for this) and you are able to flip up two cards at a time. If the cards match, you remove them, but if they don't, you have to flip them back over. Often times this is timed. With this game, it forces you to work on your short term memory as you try to recall the placement of different images and symbols you just saw a few moments ago.

       Rubix Cube

      This might be the ultimate memory puzzle game, and also a game individuals boast about beating. Completing a rubix cube is difficult, and challenging, as it forces you to use logic in a three dimensional plane, in order to prove successful. If you can't, than you won't be able to complete it.

       Simon Says

      There are games where "Simon" tells you to perform several tasks in a row. It starts off with one task, and then it builds up from there. This is going to test your short term memory and determine how long you can go, all without messing up. There are some games there use this practice and utilize lights, sounds and colors, to see if you are able to remember this. It can be difficult, challenging and fun, all at the same time, in order to see if you can follow through with it.

       Trivial Pursuit

      This is just a fun game that is going to test your knowledge of current affairs, movies, sports and any other trivia you might not know. This is an excellent game to play with friends, and while you might think of it as a memory puzzle, it is forcing you to use areas of your memory you probably haven't in a long time. You might have learned these questions back in high school or in passing, and the game forces you to try and recall the game answers, in order to ensure you are able to complete the task and answer the question.

      Chapter 6- Brain and Memory Games- 10 Brain Teaser Puzzles

      The mind is singularly the most important part of any person. It is an organ that controls every other function of the body. Without it, individuals would cease to function and would be unable to complete even the simplest of tasks. The strength of any muscle, tissue, or organ in our body is determined by the amount of time we dedicate to using that part. For example, the more we use our arms to lift objects, the stronger they become.

      The mind is no exception to this idea. That is why it is important for people to continually challenge their brain through daily practice of “neurobatics,” a phrase coined by the late Lawrence Katz, a neurologist whose works are associated with the Duke University Medical Center. Different neurobatic activities would include: reading, brainteasers, puzzles, yoga, meditation, and much more.

      What Lawrence Katz found is that if one was to use the non-dominant hand to perform simple, daily tasks, is that they could strengthen pathways to the side of the brain that was correlated with their weaker hand. This proves that people are not constrained to the limitations or barriers that their mind may place upon a less dominate section. This proves that people are able to improve upon the functionality of certain areas of the brain if they are to exercise these parts on a more frequent basis. Furthermore, Katz believed that if one were to engage in puzzles, brainteasers, and even just let their mind wander on occasion, they would access certain parts of the brain that are not regularly used. Strengthening these parts of the brain is essential for individuals to function more sharply and even prevent or negate the negative side effects that aging and stress play upon our minds.